The respiratory therapist is preparing to suction a patient who has an endotracheal tube in place. Which of the following is a necessary step in the suctioning procedure?

A respiratory therapist notices that a patient’s Yankauer suction catheter is cracked. The best thing to do is:

Which of the following statements about the use of a Lukens trap are true? I. A vacuum source is needed. II. All connections must be airtight. III. Either a suction catheter or a bronchoscope is needed. IV. It is indicated for a patient with a strong, productive cough.

NEMA rated motors are designed to operate at plus or minus ____ percent of their nameplate rated voltage.

The reason the Code uses the term ____ instead of motor is that, in many instances, the motor is inside an enclosure and is out of sight until an access panel is removed.

____ fuses are designed to withstand motor-starting inrush currents and will not open needlessly.

The war veteran was awarded a medal to ____ his service.

A worker at a fast-food restaurant may be considered to have a ____ job.

When the student saw his test grade, his mouth began to ____.

The soldier’s bravery helped him ____ his fears and complete the mission.